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Health Equity Transformation Model: Literature Overview
Providing culturally and linguistically appropriate services is key to advancing health equity, improving patient safety and quality of care and eliminating health disparities. This literature overview provides a series of resources intended to guide and empower efforts to reach this critical milepost.
Health Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Articles
A collection of articles an toolkits on health equity, diversity and inclusion.
Recruiting for a Diverse Health Care Board
Adding diverse members to a hospital’s or health system’s board can change the board’s culture for the better.
5 Actions to Promote Health Equity During the COVID-19 Pandemic
[HR Pulse Article] By the Institute for Diversity and Health Equity (IFDHE), an affiliate of the American Hospital Association (AHA)
IFDHE is committed to ensuring that all people, regardless of background or zip code, have equitable access to quality health care. As the COVID-19 pandemic evolves, reports indicate that communities of color across the nation are experiencing higher rates of COVID-19 infections and deaths than other groups. For example, in Chicago, reports have indicated that African Americans account for 44% of all COVID-19 positive test results and 56% of recorded virus-related deaths. However, African Americans constitute only 32% of the city’s population.
AHA Strategic Alliances: Links
Links to information on the AHA's strategic alliances with the National Urban League, UNIDOS US, AHA Trustee Services, and Hospitals against Violence.
"The Thing About Diversity Is …”
Addressing misconceptions that stymie efforts to recruit for greater board diversity.
COVID-19: Acknowledging and Addressing Racism and Xenophobia
Xenophobia, or the fear and hatred of people from other countries, has
Creating a More Diverse and Inclusive Board
Starting discussion in the boardroom about diversity and inclusion can support and accelerate board diversity efforts at health care organizations.